Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has urged his old club to sign Brighton and Hove Albion forward Charalampos Kostoulas.
After being impressed by the 19-year-old’s performances for Olympiacos, the Seagulls decided to purchase him last year. He featured as a rotational option in his debut campaign at AMEX Stadium, making three goal contributions across all competitions.
However, following Danny Welbeck’s departure this summer, the Greek has featured regularly this season. In six games in all tournaments, he has made four goal contributions.
After showing glimpses of his qualities in the English top-flight, the youngster secured his place in the Greek national team for the September/October international fixtures.
Now, during a recent interview, Sheringham states (via TEAMtalk) that Kostoulas displayed impressive performances against Arsenal and has started showing signs that he could become a £100m striker in the future.
He can lead the line, is good in the air, is efficient in finishing off his chances, and is comfortable with possession. So, Man Utd should sign him to reinforce the frontline.
Sheringham said:
“I mean, to get a result against Arsenal you have to be on top of your game, and everyone in that Brighton team was on the top of their game that day, but for me it was all about the centre-forward, Charalampos Kostoulas. Wow. What a player, and the goals he’s scoring too!
“I look at Charalampos Kostoulas and I see a striker who is a proper leader of the line. He will be the next £100 million plus player at Brighton who moves on somewhere else. He already looks on his way to being a £100 million player, without a shadow of a doubt. Should Michael Carrick and Manchester United be getting on the phone to Brighton? Without a doubt.”
Man Utd urged to sign Kostoulas
Man Utd currently have Benjamin Sesko and Joshua Zirkzee as specialist striker options. However, Sesko has struggled with fitness problems in recent months.
On the other hand, Zirkzee has found it difficult to adapt to the Premier League’s physicality since joining from Bologna a couple of years ago.
Matheus Cunha, Marcus Rashford and Bryan Mbeumo can provide cover in the CF position if needed, but they are more comfortable on the flanks.
Therefore, United could do with signing a new striker. Kostoulas is a talented player and possesses the potential to reach the top. Therefore, he might be a shrewd acquisition for Man Utd should they purchase him.
However, it is going to be interesting to see whether the Old Trafford club eventually make a concrete approach to secure his services next year.
